Mercedes-Benz 2010 S550 Automobile User Manual


 
distribution. It is therefore recommended to
load the vehicle accordingly with the heaviest
items being placed towards the front of the
vehicle.
Please pay attention to and comply with the
following instructions when loading the
vehicle and transporting cargo:
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Always place items being carried against
front or rear seat backrests, and fasten
them as securely as possible.
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The heaviest portion of the cargo should
always be kept as low as possible against
front or rear seat backrests.
Roof rack
For information about further roof rack
equipment, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
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Warning!
Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes-
Benz for your vehicle model to avoid damage
to the vehicle.
Follow the manufacturer’s installation
instructions. Otherwise, an improperly
attached roof rack system or its load could
become detached from the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum roof load of
220 lb (100 kg).
Take into consideration that when the roof
rack is loaded, the handling characteristics
are different from those when operating the
vehicle without the roof rack loaded.
Make sure
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you can raise the power tilt/sliding sunroof
or the panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel
completely
R
you can open the trunk completely
X
Flip trim covers : open.
X
Only attach the roof rack to the anchorage
points under trim covers :.
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Observe manufacturer’s instructions for
installation.
Parcel nets
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Warning!
Parcel nets are intended for storing light-
weight items only, such as road maps, mail,
etc.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges, or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel nets. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Parcel nets cannot protect transported goods
in the event of an accident.
Parcel nets are located in the front passenger
footwell and on each side of the left and right
trunk side walls.
Hooks
Coat hooks
Two coat hooks are located in the vehicle, one
on each side.
Use coat hooks to secure light-weight items
only. The maximum permissible weight per
coat hook is 6,6 lbs (3 kg).
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